UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has abolished the dedicated technology minister role and broken up the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), scattering its responsibilities across t…
Andy Burnham's decision to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will split AI, digital and science responsibilities across three departments, according to a leaked gove…
The UK government has updated its national resilience plans and will launch a public awareness campaign later this year to help people prepare for potential food and water shortages caused by severe w…
The UK Cabinet Office is recruiting an AI innovation director with a salary of up to £163,000 to lead AI adoption across government as part of the Future Civil Service reform programme. The role, repo…
The UK Cabinet Office published terms of reference for a sweeping review of the civil service, focusing on AI's impact, talent retention, and organizational structure. Outgoing PM Keir Starmer announc…
The UK Cabinet Office issued new procurement guidance requiring departments to prioritize national security and supply chain resilience over short-term savings in the country's £400bn annual spending.…
Residents in multiple Japanese cities are opposing new data center projects, citing noise, waste heat and fire risks. In Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, ten residents filed a lawsuit against a private inspec…
Residents in Inzai, Japan, are suing to stop a 52-meter-tall data center from being built next to their condos, citing concerns over views, noise, heat, and fire risks. The backlash highlights a growi…